Welcoming New Leaders to Our Board of Directors

We are honored to welcome the newest members of the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley Board of Directors!

The Law Foundation extends a warm welcome to Alessandra Murata, Partner at Cooley LLP, and Andrew Ong, Partner at King & Spalding LLP.

These distinguished leaders bring deep legal expertise and a shared commitment to justice that will strengthen our mission to serve children, adults, and families facing crisis and living with limited financial resources. We're excited to have their partnership and contributions to our Board.

Impacts On Our Immigrant Community

Recent executive orders increase immigration enforcement and deportations for undocumented people and those with various levels of legal status. Children are left especially vulnerable as the Trump administration has terminated funding for legal services provided to unaccompanied migrant children. While the federal court temporarily halted this, 26,000 minors remain at risk of losing their legal representation as they navigate complex immigration proceedings. 

Last month, the Law Foundation’s Pro Bono and Children & Youth Program (LACY) teamed up volunteers to provide a free immigration clinic for those potentially affected by new changes in federal immigration law. Families learned about their rights when confronted by law enforcement and prepared safety plans alongside attorneys and trained community members in case of deportation.  

If you or someone you know are affected by any of these executive orders, it’s important to understand your constitutional rights, create an emergency plan with your family, and consult with an immigration attorney to assess your situation and eligibility for relief. 

For more information, check out: 

• Your rights if detained by immigration: What to Do if You Are Arrested or Detained by Immigration 

• Creating a family preparedness plan: Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan

Protecting Healthcare for California’s Most Vulnerable

Protecting Healthcare for California’s Most Vulnerable 

Proposed federal budget cuts could take away billions from California’s Medi-Cal program, putting nearly 15 million people throughout the state, including seniors and children, at risk of losing critical healthcare coverage such as access to prescription drugs, vision care, preventive and wellness services, and behavioral health services.   

These cuts would severely impact a wide range of essential healthcare services, threatening local hospitals and clinics. In Santa Clara County alone, $1.9 billion in Medi-Cal funding is on the line, jeopardizing care for our most vulnerable neighbors. 

We must act now to protect Medi-Cal and ensure continued access to vital healthcare services for all Californians. Contact your representatives today and voice your opposition to these detrimental cuts.  Learn more about our advocacy efforts and how our Health Team is working to safeguard healthcare access for all Californians: Health — Law Foundation of Silicon Valley.